A free display in Whitley Bay, organised by North Tyneside Council, saw crowds gather at The Links for the annual show.

Fairground rides and hot food stalls opened from 6pm, with the fireworks kicking off an hour later.

In County Durham, a separate display in Riverside Park was organised with help from the Fire Fighters Charity.

Billed as the Riverside Fireworks festival, the show was put back to Sunday after organisers originally intended to host it on Saturday, November 5, but did not want to clash with another display at nearby Chester-le-Street Cricket Club.

Whitley Bay's annual fireworks display on the Links Whitley Bay

Top of the bill was a 25-minute superhero themed fireworks show, set to music.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service promoted to the show as a way to enjoy Bonfire Night safely.

Organised shows, the fire service’s area manager Keith Wanley says, are cheaper to watch, safer and a better experience than lighting fireworks in someone’s back garden.